YOUR CLUB’S PICKS | Night two draft order
AFTER 25 players had their AFL Draft dreams realised on night one, many more are expected to do the same tonight. North Melbourne holds the keys to the opening pick of round two, while the likes of Collingwood, Port Adelaide, and St Kilda are poised to make their opening selections. >> NIGHT ONE: Every pick […]
What they said | 2025 AFL Draft: Night 1
NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft threw up plenty of surprises, and that wasn’t lost on the latest batch of draftees. Several of the attending players were put to the media mere moments after having their names called out, and we’ve compiled quotes from each press conference. >> NIGHT ONE: Every pick | All […]
The Next 10: Top draft prospects left on the board
AFTER 25 players were selected on night one of the AFL Draft, there is plenty of talent left on the board for clubs to fight over early on night two. We highlight 10 prospects set to be in the frame for those second-round picks, including several more club-tied talents. >> NIGHT ONE: Every pick | […]
PRESS CONFERENCES | 2025 AFL Draft
A TOTAL of 12 draftees fronted the media following them realising their dreams at last night’s AFL Draft. We were on hand to bring you the first words from the players after being selected. WEST COAST: Pick 1 – Willem Duursma (Gippsland Power/Vic Country) Pick 4 – Cooper Duff-Tytler (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro) GOLD COAST: Pick […]
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night One fallout
NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft is in the books, with 25 players realising their dreams of reaching the elite level. West Coast wielded pick one and, as expected, selected Gippsland Power utility Willem Duursma. He was presented his new jersey by Eagles star and 2023 pick one, Harley Reid. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]
EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL Draft
THE 2025 AFL Draft has concluded, with the next crop of stars having their dreams achieved. To no one’s surprise, Willem Duursma was selected by the West Coast Eagles with the top pick, before it was bids aplenty as club-tied players and father-sons were picked early in proceedings in Round 1. Night two saw plenty […]
Tregellis “absolutely” still chasing AFLW dream
A LATE bloomer to the sub-elite junior footballing pathways, Abbey Tregellis has never lost the hunger to reach the AFL Women’s. Overlooked as a top-ager and over-ager at the Dandenong Stingrays, then a third draft went by without result after a successful year at the Southern Saints and now, off the back of her best […]
EVERY CLUB | Night two & late-draft options
THIS is where the recruiters earn their Christmas bonuses. Finding diamonds in the rough is arguably harder than nailing your first round pick, so let’s look at who your club might target with their later picks – academies and father-son tied prospects aside. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide>> FINAL TOP 50: 2025 AFL […]
2025 Phantom AFL Draft: ‘What would RMC do?’
HOW the many dominoes will fall just about borders on common knowledge a day out from the AFL Draft, though many experts and fans alike enjoy putting on their recruiters hats nonetheless. With that in mind and a wealth of pathway football in the memory bank, we pose the question ‘What would Rookie Me Central […]
Clarke “proud” of group despite finals exit
WHILE Adelaide’s rollercoaster season ended on a dip, retiring Crows coach Matthew Clarke said he was always going to be “proud” of the playing group and the way the team went about its business on and off the field. “Immediately after a loss you’re a bit flat but ultimately its a really impressive group of […]
“Nowhere near standard” Hawks “limp to the line”
HAWTHORN coach Daniel Webster did not pull any punches when assessing his side’s second consecutive AFL Women’s straight sets finals exit. While 2024 was more of an unfortunate story of a first-time finalist, 2025 was assessed as “nowhere near standard” by the brown and gold’s senior mentor. Frustration set in after finding themselves a whopping […]
Evans enjoys breakout year for Sharks
AS FAR as unique footballing journeys go, few players will have had quite the back story that Madison Evans can attest to growing up. Now an incredibly talented tall defender with plenty of upside, the East Fremantle WAFLW best and fairest runner-up has come a long way since not even considering the code as a […]
